Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cherthala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Amaranthus leader.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 1.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Cherthala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
That ₹2,950 (56.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹8,109. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Farmers comparing Amaranthus rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Cherthala Market APMC led Amaranthus on 19 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.